hotels

Nadia Hotel Raadhuisstraat 51 (620 15 50). Family hotel with a friendly atmosphere, in a central location between the Queen's Palace and Wester Church and within a stone's throw of Dam Square and Anne Frank house. The historic canalside building has recently been renovated and offers all the modern facilities, with 38 rooms all with private bathing facilities, cable TV and telephone. Some rooms have a canal view or balcony. Large 'family' rooms available. Rates double 80-135. [23 reviews, avg 9/10]

ParkzichtRoemer
Visscherstraat 33
(618 19 54).A tranquil little spot close to Vondelpark and the major museums. Large,
lived-in rooms full of character with Dutch sturdy wooden furniture and
dark wood paneling. Most have en-suite facilities. Parkzicht has a few
doubles overlooking the Vondelpark. Rates double 85-95.
[9 reviews, avg 6/10]

PrinsenhofPrinsengracht 810 (623 17 72). Prinsenhof is a simple and comfortable hotel in a modernized canal house located between the river Amstel and the Utrechtsestraat. Some of the rooms have a good view of the Prinsengracht canal; not all rooms have a private bathroom. No elevator, but there's an electric hoist to get your luggage up the stairs. Rates double70-90. [7 reviews, avg 9/10]

QbicStrawinskylaan 241 (043 321 11 11).This low cost designer hotel is close to the RAI convention center and the financial district, so a bit of a trek out of city center. Qbic is a 'Pod' hotel, built with modular cube shaped living quarters. These so-called Cubis come well equipped though, with Hδstens bedding, Philippe Starck designed bathrooms and free Wifi. To keep costs low you get self-service check-in, and a Grab & Go corner with vending machines dispensing fresh food and drinks. Excellent value for money.Rates double 70-170. [no reviews, be the first]

QuentinLeidsekade 89 (626 21 87). Petite, friendly hotel near the Leidseplein, close to all the action but in a relatively quiet canalside location. Rumour has it that Paradiso
uses the Quentin to lodge visiting bands, so you might accidentally bump
into a famous face or two!Rates
double 60-150.
[9 reviews, avg 7/10]

Winston HotelWarmoesstraat 123-129 (623 13 80). This 66-room hotel is on one of the main streets in the Red Light district, so right in city center and a bit noisy at night. Winston has commissioned artists to decorate the interior of the hotel and some of the rooms, so if you prefer something special book an 'art room'. Next door is the popular Winston Kingdom bar, which hosts live music and DJ's.Rates double 45-90. [41 reviews, avg 6/10]